1. Characteristics of a Memoir...

2. Characteristics of aCharacteristics of a
Memoir...Memoir...
A story of a memory
Focuses on the relationship between
the writer and a particular person, place,
animal or object
Explains the significance of the
relationship

3. Characteristics of aCharacteristics of a
Memoir...Memoir...
Reveals the writer's knowledge of and
feelings about the person, place, animal
or object
Limited to a particular phase, time
period, place or recurring behavior

4. Characteristics of aCharacteristics of a
Memoir...Memoir...
Told in first person
should be full of details
Reflective
Shares new insights gained in recalling
the significance of the subject of the
memoir

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